Jack Pocket Knives

Jack Pocket Knives On Sale

Are you in the market to purchase a new Jack pocket knife? It is not happenstance that you are here at Knife Country USA. We stock and sell 20 different models of the Jack pocket knife from leading manufacturers in the cutlery industry. Whether you are an avid collector or just looking for an everyday carry Jack knife to use at home or at work; we can help you with selecting the proper Jack to suit your needs. Now that you know you are in the right place lets dive a little deeper into the Jack pocket knife.

What is a Jack Pocket Knife?

A Jack knife also known as a “traditional Jack pocket knife” or “old fashion Jack knife” is a two bladed pocket knife. These blades are made of stainless and carbon steel. The blade configuration is as follows; the largest blade on the Jack is the clip blade, directly behind the clip blade is a smaller pen blade. Both of the blades are slip-joint non locking blades (the backspring of the knife creates a “snap” that keeps the blade from closing). Jack knives usually have three polished nickel silver bolsters. These bolsters can be squared or rounded depending on the exact model.

How big are Jack Knives?

Jack pocket knives range in size from 2 7/8 inches overall closed to 3 5/8 inches overall closed. The smallest are considered Tiny Jack Knives followed by Small Jack Knives then Standard or Medium Jack Knives and the largest are Large Jack Knives. The most popular of all the sized is the medium/standard, these knives are normally around 3 1/2 inches closed.

What types of handles are available for Jack Knives?

That is where the real question comes in; Jack knives just like all other traditional pocket knives are offered is a wide variety of handle colors and handle materials. Some of the most common handles are Amber Bone, Jigged Bone, Synthetic, Delrin, and Sawcut Bone. Basically, the sky in the limit and as a customer you can really pick and choose to make your Jack Knife personalized to you.

How to care for your Jack Pocket Knife?

As with any knife; with proper care maintenance of your Jack Pocket Knife will insure that your new Jack will last a lifetime. Follow the steps below and you will be rewarded with a great tool.

Always keep your Jack blades sharp: It is much easier to touch up a blade with a medium or fine grit sharpening stone than wait for the edge to be totally dull and have to reshape the edge. Plus a sharp knife is always safer to use compared to a dull one.
Clean out the inside of your Jack knife: Dirt, dust and lint all collect on the side of your knife where the blades lay when closed. Also around the tangs of the blades is an area that needs to be cleaned regularly.
Oil your knife: It does not matter of your knife has stainless or carbon steel blades. It is important to keep a thick layer of oil on the blades and pivot points of the knife. This will keep your Jack blades moving properly and will help prevent rusting.

What brands are manufacturing Jack Pocket Knives?

Listed below are direct link to brand pages on Knife Country USA. These are the top brands that are manufacturing Jack pocket knives currently.